OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CHERYL L. BROWN 117
WEST DUVAL STREET,
DIRECTOR 4TH FLOOR, CITY
HALL
OFFICE (904) 630-1452
FAX (904) 630-2906
E-MAIL: CLBROWN@coj.net
LUZ
COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
July
19, 2016
4:45
p.m.
Council
Chambers
City
Hall @ St. James Building
117
West Duval Street
Attendance: Council Members Danny Becton
(Chair), Jim Love, Doyle Carter, Al Ferraro, Reggie Gaffney, Joyce Morgan, and
Matt Schellenberg
Also: Folks
Huxford, Bruce Lewis, and Kristen Reed – Planning & Development Department;
Susan Grandin – Office of General Counsel; Jessica Matthews – Legislative
Services Division; Darren Mason – ECA Dist. 1; Connie Holt – ECA Dist. 2; and
Sirretta Williams – ECA Dist. 7; Dan MacDonald – ECA Dist. 11; Yvonne P.
Mitchell – Council Research Division;
Chairman
Becton called the meeting to order at 4:45p.m. Council President Boyer welcomed
members to their first LUZ meeting and shared her charge to the committee. She stated
that special committee meetings were not workshops and would require a written
excusal if member is unable to attend. Additionally, CP Boyer explained that
due to start time mandate for LUZ meeting it was best to schedule special
committee meetings prior to the regular meeting.
Ms.
Grandin explained that committee members should be specific with ex parte
disclosure to include when communication took place; who communication was
with; and details of subject matter discussed. It should be noted that Council
members should not meet with anyone that is being paid by applicant to
represent them but is not registered with Legislative Services Division. The special rules that apply to lobbyist can
be found in Sec 602.801, Ordinance Code.
In response to an inquiry, Ms. Grandin will verify and inform the committee
whether a staff member of a non-profit is considered a lobbyist.
Sign
waivers, appeals, and road frontage legislation are amended prior to a vote
because of the bill being written in the neutral. Thus, a motion is moved to amend
to approve or deny; followed by a motion to move as amended.
Due
to time restraints, Chairman Becton stated remaining topics would be discussed
in upcoming meetings.
There
being no further business, agenda meeting was adjourned at 5:21 p.m.
Minutes:
Yvonne P. Mitchell, Council Research Division
Posted 07.19.16 8:00 p.m.
Tapes: LUZ Special
Committee Meeting – LSD
07.19.16